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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 1 week ago

Director, Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a legacy-rich organization focused on innovative technology in aerospace and defense. They are seeking a Director of Strategy and M&A to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning and lead mergers and acquisitions, significantly influencing the company's growth trajectory.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Lead Strategy. Drive Growth. Shape the Future

Partner with the General Manager, President and leadership team to drive enterprise-wide strategic planning

Shape our product portfolio

Lead all aspects of mergers and acquisitions

Serve as a strategic advisor to the Business Unit President and senior leadership

Drive disciplined strategy formulation and execution

Lead the end-to-end M&A strategy, from identifying high-impact growth opportunities to structuring complex transactions and orchestrating seamless post-merger integration

Build and interpret financial models, conduct valuations, and assess investment opportunities with discipline and clarity

Build trust across executive leadership and cross-functional teams, driving alignment without direct authority

Represent strategy and deal rationale to senior leaders, the board, and external partners

Qualification

M&A ExpertiseFinancial AcumenStrategic ThinkingPortfolio StrategyAnalytical SkillsCollaborative InfluenceExecutive PresenceContinuous ImprovementResults Orientation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; MBA preferred

10+ years of relevant experience in M&A, FP&A, investment banking or strategic consulting

Proven experience driving corporate strategy in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment; aerospace & defense strongly preferred

Demonstrated track record of leading successful M&A transactions end-to-end, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, negotiations, and post-close integration

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to develop actionable insights, evaluate portfolio opportunities, and guide investment decisions

Deep understanding of portfolio strategy, including evaluation of product and market expansion opportunities

Highly collaborative, able to influence without direct authority across multiple stakeholders

Strong executive presence and communication skills; credible with executive leadership, boards, and external partners

Skilled in continuous improvement, performance metrics, and problem-solving through EBOS, Lean, and Kaizen practices

Preferred

MBA preferred

Benefits

Executive Relocation : Comprehensive support for a seamless transition

Additional Enhancements : Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience

We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.

Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.

Founded in 1836

Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees